We Were Taken - Documentary Screening in Calgary
2025-05-22 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland, 750 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 5E1, Canada
Presented by the John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights and the Sixties Scoop Indigenous Society of Alberta (SSISA) in collaboration with Damian Abrahams, Indigital Media of Edmonton.
Join us for a special screening of the Director’s Cut of We Were Taken, a powerful documentary filmed in May 2023 during a healing gathering of Sixties Scoop survivors in Kananaskis, Alberta.
We Were Taken intimately explores the lived experiences of Indigenous individuals who were removed from their families during the Sixties Scoop and placed in adoptive homes. With compassion and care, the film sheds light on their journeys of grief, understanding, and healing—amplifying voices that reclaim identity and culture across generations.
This event offers an opportunity to witness stories of resilience and reconnection and to reflect on the ongoing impacts of colonial systems in Canada.

Thirty Stories – A Gala Concert Celebrating 30 Years of Song!
2025-05-31 19:00 - 21:30 | Bella Concert Hall at The Tayler Centre for the Performing Arts, 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW, Calgary, Alberta, T3E 6K6, Canada
The Calgary Men’s Chorus celebrates its milestone anniversary season with Thirty Stories – A Gala Concert Celebrating 30 Years of Song! Join us at the Bella Concert Hall at MRU on 31 May 2025 for an evening of song, dance, and special guests, as we take a retrospective musical journey through the years, and chart more adventures into the future…

Spark After Dark: Beyond the Rainbow
2025-06-12 18:00 - 2025-06-13 00:00 | Telus Spark, 220 St Georges Dr NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 5T2, Canada
On Friday, June 13, join TELUS Spark Science Centre for an 18+ evening that explores the science of identity, expression, and community. This special edition of Spark After Dark: Beyond the Rainbow… Again blends curiosity with celebration—featuring thought-provoking talks, delicious food and drink, and full access to Spark’s interactive exhibits. It’s a night where science meets self-expression in bold and colourful ways.

Walk for Reconciliation 2025
2025-06-21 08:30 - 12:00 | Harry Hays Building, 220 4 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 0L1, Canada
We invite the community to participate in the 16th annual Walk for Reconciliation this National Indigenous Peoples Day. The walk starts at Harry Hays Building (220 4 Ave SE) and concludes at The Confluence (750 9th Ave SE).
The walk begins at 9 am at the Harry Hays Building (220 4 Ave SE) and ends at The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland (750 9 Ave SE). Around 10 am, a free community meal will be available for the first 500 participants, catered by Spolumbo’s Deli, followed by an outdoor gathering with speeches and performances.
Participants are welcome to bring blankets or portable chairs to sit on during the outdoor program. This event goes on rain or shine, so be sure to come prepared for the weather.

The Market on Stephen Avenue
2025-06-24 11:00 - 2025-09-23 16:00
The Market on Stephen Avenue is Back!
It began on Stephen Avenue the Summer of 2016 until end of Summer 2019, then Fall 2020,
Summer 2021 and now back for it’s 7th season!
Join us on Select Tuesdays throughout the Summer from 11-4pm!
We will be having a variety of local producers and artisans at this Downtown Market. This is a great way to enjoy Downtown Calgary!
Vending questions: Contact events@dmeinc.ca for details

Celebrating 20 Years of Marriage Equality in Alberta!
2025-07-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Contemporary Calgary, 701 11th St SW, Calgary, AB, T2P 2C4, Canada
Twenty years ago, Alberta made history. This summer, we celebrate the love, courage, and commitment that changed the province forever!
Join us for a heartwarming afternoon of weddings, vow renewals, and celebration as we honour two decades of marriage equality in Alberta. Whether you’re saying “I do” for the first time or “I still do” all over again, this day is for you.
💒 Get married or renew your vows on-site!
We’ve arranged for non-denominational officiants (available at a discounted rate), or feel free to bring your own officiant to reflect your cultural or spiritual traditions.
🎶 Celebrate with joy!
With live entertainment, special guests, and beautiful venues in both Calgary and Edmonton set the perfect backdrop for your special moment.
📝 Reserve your spot now!
Space is limited, so don’t wait! Deadline for first-time marriage applicants is July 10th.
👉 Couples and guests RSVP here:
https://forms.gle/hpyymBk3iVxaJQJk

Big Queer Variety Show
2025-07-27 13:30 - 17:00 | Contemporary Calgary, 701 11th St SW, Calgary, AB, T2P 2C4, Canada
Come on out for a cross-organization collaborative all-ages sober variety show on Sunday, July 27th from 1:00 to 5:00 at Contemporary Calgary with time to mingle before and after!
Tickets available now: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/big-queer-variety-show-tickets-1415897560719
Join our Emcees, Alyjah Ermine and Oliver Twirl, for a fun afternoon of queer joy and creativity as a whole bevvy of talent crosses the stage! There will be drag performances by El Rey del Sol, Alina Montenegro, Dayna Hart, Sir Velvet, Roy GBP & Oliver Twirl, poetry readings by Cece Chow and Alyjah Ermine, hip hop from Kindé, and classical and Bengali dance performances by Kajal and Ratul!
Tickets:
We are offering pay-what-you-are-able tickets and splitting 100% of the ticket sales between Black Pride YYC, Colores Del Alma, and Rang De Pride to help support them in all the offerings they have coming up in the calendar.
Our sponsor:
Thank you to the Community-Based Research Centre for providing funding so we can pay $100 honorariums to all performers. Tips will also be split amongst all performers to ensure everyone is paid for their labour.
Accessibility:
To make this event safe as possible to attend for as many of our 2SLGBTQIA+ community members, we ask that folks do a Covid test within 24 hours of attending and wear masks when not eating. Masks will be provided at the door.
This is a sober all-ages event! We welcome kids and families! Anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Food will be served! Details are coming, but there will be gluten free and vegan options courtesy of the Pansy Club, as well as Jamaican patties from Simply Caribbean.
Contemporary Calgary has a paid parking lot and is right by the c-train downtown. They have wheelchair accessible washrooms on the main floor and the floor of the Heather Edwards theatre. There are multi-stall gendered washrooms on all floors as well.

🌈🍕🥳 Pride Pizza Party
2025-09-03 12:30 - 13:30 | 223 12 Ave SW, 223 12 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, AB, T2R, Canada
Join us for a slice* where every topping is welcome and every heart is celebrated!
Come solo or bring a friend – everyone’s welcome at this event.
*Pizza available while supplies last.

RuPaul's Tina Burner's Witch Perfect
2025-10-03 19:00 - 21:00 | The Grand, 608 1St SW, Calgary, AB, T2P 1M7, Canada
The hysterical award-winning spooktacular, Witch Perfect, is an all live-singing, comedy parody based on the cult-classic and audience favorite Disney film Hocus Pocus! It features Emmy-winning stars from RuPaul’s Drag Race: S13’s Tina Burner as Winifred, Season 11, All-Stars S6, and UK vs the World S2’s Scarlet Envy as Sara, and Season 9 and All Stars S8’s Alexis Michelle as Mary.
The show features hits from such pop icons as Madonna and Cher, as well as Disney classics Little Mermaid and Lion King. Witch Perfect also fly’s into Broadway standards from Gypsy and Wicked as well as the sisters own take on the infamous show-stopper “I Put a Spell on You.” Make sure to BOOOOOOOOOOOOKKKKKKKKKK your tickets today.
